Malinda Miller Cook

After battling COPD, Malinda passed on April 14, 2019, surrounded by her family and confident in her transition to her Creator. Malinda was born October 24, 1943 in Brewton, Alabama to George and Frieda Miller. She was a majorette at TR Miller High School, then went to the University of Alabama. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and truly embodied the “Roll Tide” passion. Upon moving to Atlanta (and shunning the advances of Elvis and Arnold Palmer!), she met and married Owen Jackson Cook. She worked as an executive assistant at The Coca-Cola Company, and a legal assistant where she continued to spread her unique southern love of life. Malinda’s greatest joy was raising her three sons, caring for her husband of 40 years, and spoiling her three granddaughters. A proud member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Buckhead, Malinda cherished serving there as part of the Altar and Funeral guilds, and gracing her long-time friends in the New Covenant and Timothy Sunday school classes. Malinda is survived by her three sons: Scott Miller Cook, Owen Jackson Cook, JR. (Monique), Andrew Morrissette Cook (Lindsey) and her three granddaughters: Sara Carson Cook, Emily Chantel Cook, Malinda Rose Cook. A lifetime animal lover and volunteer, she opened her heart and home to many pets, and is survived by her adopted Husky, Mary Jane. She also leaves behind a host of beloved family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Saturday May 4, 2019 at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peachtree Road United Methodist Church or TwoTailz Rescue.